In this episode of World Business, we explore the critical role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards in Azerbaijan's economic evolution. As the nation diversifies from its resource-rich base, the ESG agenda is becoming a key driver of competitive advantage and sustainable growth.
To provide an insider's perspective, the program features an in-depth interview with Gune Asgar, Senior Assurance Manager and Head of ESG Practice at PWC Azerbaijan. With her front-row seat to the region's corporate shift, she discusses whether the nation's corporate sector is merely "ticking boxes" or genuinely leading the way in sustainable business practices.
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German prosecutors have arrested a Danish citizen suspected of spying for Iran, reportedly gathering intelligence on Jewish individuals and sites in Berlin.
China’s manufacturing sector expanded in June for the first time in three months, according to a private-sector survey released Tuesday, signaling a modest recovery in domestic demand even as export pressures persist.
Two Azerbaijani men who died in Russian custody last week were beaten to death, according to forensic officials in Baku, deepening diplomatic tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia.
Factory activity across much of Asia remained subdued in June as the uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy weighed heavily on manufacturing sentiment, even as some economies reported slight improvements in output.
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